asked the Minister for Local Government whether he is aware of the acute shortage of houses in the Slievardagh mining area, County Tipperary; whether it is proposed to carry out a survey with a view to having a special housing scheme initiated for the villages of Ballingarry, The Commons, and Lisnamarock; whether he has received proposals in the matter from the appropriate authority; and what is the present position.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - County Tipperary Housing Shortage.
I understand that the housing position in the Ballingarry dispensary district was recently investigated by Tipperary (S.R.) County Council who are taking steps to acquire sites for cottages to meet housing needs in the district. The extent of the needs and details of the proposals to meet them have not yet been submitted to me by the council.